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John Bohlinger's Favorites from NAMM 2026!

John Bohlinger
By John BohlingerFeb 05, 2026
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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Tom Butwin
By Tom ButwinFeb 05, 2026
Tom Butwin
Tom Butwin is a freelance contributor to Premier Guitar and also a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and YouTube personality. He studied at Oakland University, and he's released three original records, as well as two musical theater cover albums. (Yes, musical theater. You read that correctly.) You can connect with him at https://www.TomButwin.com.
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Richard Bienstock
By Richard BienstockFeb 05, 2026
Richard Bienstock

Richard Bienstock is the Editorial Director of Premier Guitar.

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Feb 05, 2026

NAMM 2026 is a wrap, and this year's show offered no shortage of gear to discuss. Tom Butwin sits down with longtime industry vet John Bohlinger and PG Editorial Director Richard Bienstock to trade stories and name the products they’re most excited about from the year's biggest gear event. Check out ALL of PG's NAMM coverage here

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Imagine a world where only guitars matter. Welcome to Axe Lords! In every episode, comedian and shredder Dave Hill, producer and best-selling author, Tom Beaujour, and bad-ass luthier to the stars Cindy Hulej hang with musical celebrity guests to discuss why having more guitars is the only true path to happiness and inner peace. Chaos has been known to ensue. Axe Lords is hosted by Dave Hill, Cindy Hulej, and Tom Beaujour. Produced by Studio Kairos. Recorded at Kensaltown East. Engineered by Patrick Samaha. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Theme music by Valley Lodge.
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Tom Butwin
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